September 11, 2013, 11:05PM

June 17, 2013, 3:55PM

Since May 2013, 3,500 Westerleigh, Staten Island homes are piloting a composting program created by Mayor Bloomberg in order to produce bio-fuels and offset energy costs. We asked a few of the residents what they think of the initiative.

June 11, 2013, 6:40PM

September 27, 2012, 7:31PM

Mayor Bloomberg and the New York Economic Development Corporation announce schedule for the New York Wheel on the Island's North Shore, as well as a multi-store retail outlet and hotel just South of the Richmond County Bank Ballpark. The Mayor also assured commuters they will restore lost parking space taken over by construction.

September 11, 2012, 10:45PM

Islanders remember their loved ones at the 9-11 Postcards Memorial in St. George during the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Borough President Molinaro, Mayor Bloomberg, Council Speaker Christine Quinn and a host of other elected officials were on hand at the event.

May 31, 2012, 9:45PM

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed ban on restaurant servings of sugary soda in excess of 16 ounces has lots of Staten Islanders hot and bothered. Merchants and consumers shared their concerns with the Advance.

April 25, 2012, 10:30PM

The Staten Island Economic Development Corporation held it's 14th annual business conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bloomfield which featured speakers from business and government as well as evening keynote speaker Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Officials say projects in the works for the Island guarantee jobs, while transportation initiatives will give commuters better bus service.

April 18, 2012, 3:51PM

A new $250 million water tunnel construction project on the North Shore waterfront will boost economic development, support the shipping industry and increase drinking water reliability, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Port Authority's executive director, announced this morning.

February 02, 2012, 8:58AM

Charles G. Hog, Staten Island's own prognosticating groundhog, did not see his shadow after emerging from his home at the Zoo, which means an early Spring is in the works as the mild Winter has kept the temperatures in the 40's. P.S.22 Chorus performed songs for zoogoers and Mayor Bloomberg made his annual appearance with Chuck.

January 27, 2012, 3:54AM

Borough President James Molinaro delivers his 2012 State of the Borough address to an audience at the CUNY College of Staten Island in Willowbrook, where he outlines plans for the near future, and in the works, to improve job creation, infrastructure, services and green space.

July 04, 2011, 5:28PM

The 101st annual Travis 4th of July parade turns the community of Travis into a patriotic sea of red, white and blue. This year's Grand Marshal is Col. Paul H. Dietrich (Ret.) as the island's elected officials and Mayor Bloomberg march in the parade.

May 20, 2011, 2:03AM

Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke to over 200 attendees at a special Iron Hills Civic Association meeting along with 28 city and borough officials to address issues plaguing the city and Staten Island, including commuter woes, the proposed Fast Ferry study, alternative energy in Fresh Kills park, the possible closure of two island firehouses and the construction delay on the $70 million indoor track in Ocean Breeze. Cuts at the federal and state level have affected many of the city's plans, but the mayor was hoping for the best as he works out his budget.